AN APPLIANCE TO PREVENT AND TREAT MICROSTOMIA FROM BURNS

AN APPLIANCE TO PREVENT AND TREAT MICROSTOMIA FROM BURNS

The development and use of a dynamic splint, Microstomia Prevention Appliance, is described. It is effective in preventing microstomia as a consequence of burns and is capable of enlarging a contracted mouth if used before maturation of the scar.

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Veröffentlicht in:The journal of trauma 1975-04, Vol.15 (4), p.356-360
Hauptverfasser: HARTFORD, CHARLES E., KEALEY, GERALD P., LAVELLE, WILLIAM E., BUCKNER, HORST
Format: Artikel
Sprache:eng
Schlagworte:
Adult
Burns - complications
Child, Preschool
Humans
Microstomia - etiology
Microstomia - prevention & control
Microstomia - therapy
Mouth Diseases - prevention & control
Splints - instrumentation
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Zusammenfassung:The development and use of a dynamic splint, Microstomia Prevention Appliance, is described. It is effective in preventing microstomia as a consequence of burns and is capable of enlarging a contracted mouth if used before maturation of the scar.
ISSN:0022-5282
1529-8809
DOI:10.1097/00005373-197504000-00013